“Microsoft alleged years ago that Linux and Open Source technologies infringe on over 200 Microsoft patents. It’s that basic allegation that Microsoft used to convince Novell/SUSE to sign a a Patent deal and it’s the same basic underpinning for a dozen deals with Android vendors.

So why is Microsoft allowing Linux to run on its Azure cloud? In particular, why Ubuntu?”

well done. A tight connection between the Linux World and the Windows World is actually what I wanted to see.
Even if I don’t like the Windows OS, it’s important for the enterprise market.

Now people will come back to Canonical (or to you as the messenger) and will complain.
But those people should think about this:

Many enterprises who are providing good Windows Software or Windows SaaS Services are running very large Linux environments. So many of them are investing a sh*tload of Money into their Linux Server Fleet and the people who are providing 24/7 operational services.

Thanks for all the ideas and work. Also, thanks to your Colleagues who were working on this. It’s appreciated.